How long can I reasonably expect to receive spousal support?

Unlike child support, there is no statutory formula for determining the amount of spousal support that may be awarded in a case, or for how long it...

If custody is joint, Does either parent pay child support?

Child support is not based on how custody is characterized. Rather, it is based upon a statutory formula, and the primary factors are the...

I asked a question a few days ago about my husband wanting a divorce and what i might be entitled to.

You can file for divorce and request an award of alimony from the court. Your husband can contest the award. Either the two of you would reach a...

My husband of 9 years just blindsided me with the demand of a divorce. I'm not sure what I'm. Entitled to?

Just to be clear, your husband cannot "demand" a divorce of you. He can file for divorce, and because Michigan is a no-fault divorce state -...

Does the court normally consider the new spouse's income in re-evaluating continuing support payments to a prior spouse?

I would not expect the court to count your new wife's income when calculating spousal support. However, I have had cases where the spousal support...

You certainly do need an attorney, but if your only question is how to word the motion, simply file a motion to enroll the child in the school of...

What happens to a house owned prior to marriage during a divorce in Michigan?

You have a lot of questions, and you should give serious consideration to scheduling a consultation with an experienced family law attorney to help...

What steps must I take to file a PPO against my spouse? Do I need to file for divorce first?

You should file a police report each time your spouse threatens you and certainly if he causes property damage, even if the police do not take...

Michigan is a "no fault"divorce state, so fault - such as adultery - will have no bearing on the granting of the divorce. Sometimes a court might...

Have only been married almost 2 years I purchased my house before we were married, does he get half of my house & retirement

If the house has increased in value since the marriage, he would likely be entitled to a share of the increased value, but not any share of the...